Chinatown Travel Guide
Kuala Lumpur





Popular places to visit

Petaling Street Market
During your trip to Kuala Lumpur, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Petaling Street Market. Amble around this vibrant area's Chinatown and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Central Market
During your trip to Kuala Lumpur, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Central Market. Wander through the Chinatown and picturesque gardens in this vibrant area.

Merdeka 118
Merdeka 118 is just one of the places to see in Kuala Lumpur, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the spas and shops in this vibrant area.

Sri Mahamariamman Temple
After visiting Sri Mahamariamman Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kuala Lumpur. Amble around this vibrant area's Chinatown and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Chan She Shu Yuen Temple
After visiting Chan She Shu Yuen Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kuala Lumpur. Wander through the Chinatown and picturesque gardens in this vibrant area.

Sin Sze Si Ya Temple
After visiting Sin Sze Si Ya Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kuala Lumpur. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.
Top hotels in Chinatown

AnCasa Hotel Kuala Lumpur, Chinatown
Service recovery was good
Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026

Four Points by Sheraton Kuala Lumpur, Chinatown
Excellent stay.. Great location room upgraded free. Staff all great. Best XMAS!❤️ with my fiancee!
Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026

Park Hyatt Kuala Lumpur
Perfect for everything.
Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026

Else Kuala Lumpur, a member of Design Hotels
Beautifully designed hotel, with quiet rooms and a superb rooftop pool. Also excellent standard of food at both hotel restaurants.
Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026

Moxy Kuala Lumpur Chinatown
Nice, Clean, Comfortable Bed, Nice Staff, but for me, something was missing and I cannot seem to put my finger on it!!!!! Also, lovely Pool/Bar/Restaurant area!!!!
Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026

Hyatt Centric City Centre Kuala Lumpur
Good hotel
Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Chinatown

Medan Tuanku
Get to know Medan Tuanku and its many features like its monuments and architecture. You might want to explore sights like Merdeka Square and SOGO, and you can jump on the metro at Bandaraya Station or Plaza Rakyat Station to get around the city.

Bukit Bintang
Bukit Bintang is popular for its popular shops. Explore top sights like Changkat Bukit Bintang and Jalan Alor, and you can get around town on the metro at Bukit Bintang Station.

Tasik Perdana
If you're spending some time in Tasik Perdana, Perdana Botanical Gardens and Kuala Lumpur Sentral are top sights worth seeing.

Golden Triangle
Gourmet restaurants Chinatown and top sights from Kuala Lumpur Tower to Changkat Bukit Bintang – discover Golden Triangle, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Kuala Lumpur Sentral
If you're spending some time in Kuala Lumpur Sentral, Kuala Lumpur Sentral and NU Sentral are top sights worth seeing.

Chow Kit
Chow Kit is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Chow Kit Night Market and Sunway Putra Mall. See more of Kuala Lumpur by jumping on the metro at PWTC Station or Putra KTM Komuter Station.
